Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls

5 from 2 votes

Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls

These caramel apple cinnamon rolls are filled with butter, brown sugar, apples, and caramel sauce for a warm fall breakfast or dessert.

Prep Time25

Cook Time32

rest for1 35

Total Time2 32

Course: breakast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Julie Maestre

Ingredients

Rolls

4 ½ cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups whole milk, warmed
2 ¼ teaspoons yeast
¼ cup warm water
1 egg room temperature
4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
flour, for rolling the dough
½ tablespoon olive oil

Filling

⅔ cups brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons unsalted butter super soft
½ cup homemade caramel or store-bought

Topping

homemade caramel or store-bought

Instructions

Add the yeast, warm water, and 1 teaspoon of sugar to a small bowl, whisk, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Once the 5 minutes are up, combine the milk, egg, remaining sugar, salt, yeast, and melted butter in a large bowl, and whisk by hand. Then, add in the flour, and using the lowest speed on a stand mixer, mix for 6 minutes or until the ingredients are combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
Add a drizzle of olive oil to a large bowl, and toss the dough until it is well coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a towel and let the dough sit in a warm, dry place until it has doubled in size. This should take about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl followed by bite-sized pieces of apple.
Roll the dough out into a rectangle that is roughly 24x15 inches. Spread 4 tablespoons of softened butter on top, making sure to reach the edges followed by a sprinkle of the apple and sugar mixture. Drizzle ¼ cup of caramel sauce over the apple filling. Then, with the longest side facing you, roll the dough into a tight sausage shape, and pinch the seam to seal it. Cut the dough in half, and cut each half into 6 equal-sized pieces.
Arrange each caramel apple cinnamon roll in a greased baking dish, leaving space in between. Let them rest for 30 minutes or until they have become fluffy and their edges touch.
Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and bake for 30-33 minutes or until your cinnamon rolls are fragrant and golden brown on top.
Top the cinnamon rolls with lots of caramel, serve warm, and enjoy!

Notes

The rolls without caramel sauce, aren't too sweet. If you like them extra sticky and sweet, you're going to have to serve them with extra caramel!

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